Exclusive Masterclasses
During our event you will have the opportunity to take part in private and sociable
masterclasses with experts. We have two rooms and 10 slots for our masterclasses with space up to 32+ people at any one time, per room. More information on who is holding a masterclass, what time and what room, can be can be found below.
Your link to our ticket page and masterclass tickets is found here!
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The list of Masterclasses will be updated as we book them in right up until the event.
Room 1: Bee Urban
Bee Urban is located on the roof terrace above the venue at K-märkt and is accessible via a spiral staircase from the courtyard, or a lift from the main venue, and offers 400 square meters of cultivation, beehives and oasis for biological diversity.
The room seats up to 32 people in the greenhouse found in the middle of the garden.
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12:00 - 12:50
Top secret rum tasting by Rum interest and RomRobban
Before Sweden Rum Fest even begins, two rum enthusiasts are kicking things off with the ultimate rum tasting of the year—without stealing any time from the main event! Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience, packed with exciting surprises and extraordinary rums. Rum expert Romrobban has invited none other than the king of rum, Marcos 'Ruminterest' Pilavakis, all the way from London, UK! Together, they have hand-selected a secret lineup of unique and exceptional rums that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey.
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You will need a first session or all-day ticket to participate in this tasting! Ticket holders will be given entrance early, at 11.50 to take part in this tasting. This tasting will be in English.
13:30 - 14:20
Angostura with global ambassador Daniyel Jones
More info coming soon!
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You will need a first session or all-day ticket to participate in this tasting! This tasting will be in English.
15:00 - 15:50
Chocolate and Rum Pairing with Duane Dove from Small Island Chocolates
Book a tasting with rum connoisseur and cocoa grower Duane Dove, owner of an organic cocoa farm in Tobago and multiple award-winning chocolate. Duane is also a rum book author and has written several books about rum and chocolate, and visited over 200 rum distilleries in the Caribbean and South America. We will try four different kinds of aged rum as well as our own single estate chocolate and chocolate creations. This combination of rum and chocolate produces new taste sensations.
You will even have the chance to buy Duane's books and chocolates.
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You will need a first session or all-day ticket to participate in this tasting! This tasting will be in Swedish.
16:30 - 17:20 & 19.30 - 20.20
Brugal: A Journey Of Excellence
Taste all 5 limited Ultra-premium expressions (Brugal 1888, Maestro Reserva, Colección Visionaria 01, Colección Visionaria 02 & Andrés Brugal), enjoy a moment of mastery and indulge into Brugal’s history. Share a “Moment Perfect” through a journey of excellence.
Home to 135 years of rum mastery, Brugal is an award-winning premium rum producer from the Dominican Republic. An esteemed portfolio of high-quality, top shelf aged rums tells the story of five generations of liquid mastery that began in 1888 by legendary founder Don Andrés Brugal.
You will need a first session or all-day ticket to participate in this tasting!
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You will need a first session or all-day ticket to participate in the 16:30 tasting and a second session or all-day ticket to participate in the 19:30 tasting! These tastings will be in English.
18:00 - 18:50
Experience the World of Rum and Its Differences with Plantation Rum
Join us on a journey through the world of rum from Plantation Rum's perspective and explore the diverse terroirs as we taste rums from the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean. Gain deeper insights into how different countries and distilleries work with fermentation, distillation, and aging, and understand how these processes influence the unique character of Plantation Rum.
We will taste: Plantation Rum XO 20th Anniversary, Plantation Rum Stiggins', Fancy Pineapple, Plantation Rum Vintage 2013 Mauritius, Plantation Rum Cut & Dry,
Plantation Rum Single Cask 2024 Fiji 2004 Umeshu Cask
To participate in this tasting, you need either a ticket for the second session or a full-day ticket.
Room 2: Chambre Separée
The Chambre Séparée is conveniently located in the main exhibition hall with our exhibitors. Here, you can sit, learn and taste with the atmosphere of the festival in the background. The room seats up to 35 people.
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14:30 - 15:20 Rhum Around The World: Island Hopping in a Glass
Embark on a flavorful voyage across the sugar cane rhum world, with stops in Réunion (Savanna), Martinique (Rhum J.M), and Haiti (Barbancourt). Discover the distinct personalities of each island’s spirit, shaped by terroir, tradition, and time. This immersive tasting dives into the shared history and unique expressions of true sugar cane rhum—no passport required, just your palate.
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You will need a first session or all-day ticket to participate in this tasting! This tasting will be in Swedish.
17:30 - 18:20 & 19.00 - 19.50
Rum & Cocoa: A Caribbean Affair
Discover a fantastic Chocolate & Rum tasting – dive into what may be the world’s most versatile spirit, rum, paired with fine chocolate! One of Europe’s leading rum producers visits us in Stockholm with a highly appreciated tasting of both rum and chocolate. This tasting is perfect for both beginners and connoisseurs, as an experienced host guides you through the world of rum – complete with delicious dark chocolate!
We’ll be tasting a selection of Caribbean rums, featuring exquisite products from Panama and the Dominican Republic: Companero Panama, Cristobal Niña, Patridom Gran Reserva, Patridom XO, and a Secret Product — Welcome!
You will need a second session or all-day ticket to participate in the these tastings! These tastings will be in Swedish.
NOTE: We will allow early entry for second session ticket holders who have booked the 17:30 tasting at 17:00.
Please wait by the side entrance next to the DD Barbershop van at 17.20. ​
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We are flexible and open to ideas for future collaborations, events and private or corporate tastings!